Lbyso REturn-to-play/COVID UPDATES
REVISED March 3
LBYSO is fully committed to returning to full league play once guidelines allow. See below for a current status update.
AS OF FEBRUARY 26, YOUTH SOCCER IS CLEAR TO RESUME IN L.A. COUNTY WHEN COMPLYING WITH THE CURRENT STATE ORDER.
CA dept of public health guidance
Los Angeles County, including Long Beach, is in the PURPLE/WIDESPREAD tier (Tier 1) as of February 19. Youth soccer falls into the ORANGE/MODERATE tier (Tier 3).
Full league operations CAN NOW RESUME per the most recent order issued by state Dept of Public Health.
CDPH Recreational Sports Guidance Letter (Feb 26 update)
Will LBYSO have a spring rec league?
Yes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.
When are spring sign ups?
Registration is open now through March 26. There may be late additions to fill open spots after that date.
When does the season start? How many weeks?
Teams should begin forming in late March allowing for 2-3 weeks of practices. Expectations are for at least 8 games starting April 17 and ending June 12. Then normal 10 game seasons return in fall.
Are there special protocols and protections planned?
Yes. Info will be announced during the coming days. The season must accommodate the ongoing COVID situation. We ask for full cooperation from all participants, family and spectators.
Will there be a Skills Nights program for spring?
This is being explored. But given that we now intend to have at least a partial season, we will determine if some skills clinics can still be held.
What is the plan for fall?
We expect to have a normal fall calendar.
When can we register for fall?
Assuming their is no reimposition of COVID restrictions, fall registration should begin in mid-March and run through June.
For other questions, please visit the Parent's FAQ, email us at info@lbyso.org or message us on Facebook.
